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City Year LA Gala Celebrates Storytellers & Education
2 Apr
Summary
- Lord and Miller to be honored for storytelling impact.
- Pedro Noguera to deliver keynote at the gala.
- Fundraiser supports City Year LA students and AmeriCorps members.
Filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, celebrated for their work on "Spider-Verse" and "The Lego Movie," are set to be honored by City Year Los Angeles. They will receive recognition for their contributions to storytelling and their influence on young audiences at the organization's 15th annual Spring Break Gala, scheduled for April 25.
Education leader Pedro Noguera, dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, is also slated to be honored and will deliver the keynote address at the event. Actor Jake Johnson is expected to present Lord and Miller with their awards.
The Spring Break Gala is the primary fundraising event for City Year Los Angeles, which supports students and AmeriCorps members across the region. The gala typically attracts over 600 attendees from various sectors, including entertainment, business, and education, helping to fund the nonprofit's ongoing work.
